Maryland Staffing
Animal Cage Washer (Oncology Animal Research Services) - #Staff
Maryland Staffing, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Animal Cage Washer
We are seeking an Animal Cage Washer who will provide a clean and sterilized living environment for research animals. Specific duties include operating mechanical cage washing equipment, autoclaving, and other sanitizing equipment. Maintain adequate levels of cage wash chemicals. Scrape and empty pans and cages of soiled bedding. Pre-clean large animal cages for cage wash machinery. De-scale rabbit pans. Prepare clean rodent cages for autoclaving to include food, bedding, water bottles, and appropriate covering. Load assembled cages onto transport racks in preparation for sterilization by steam autoclave. Load, operate, and unload steam autoclaves. Place processed bedding, feed, and other related items into assembled, sanitized cages. Maintain detailed records of maintenance schedules, detergent and disinfectant use, cage washer and autoclave performance tests. Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on autoclaves and cage washers. Dispose of waste materials. Sweep, mop, and disinfect cage wash areas at the end of each shift and take all trash to the dumpster. Receive and stock feed and bedding in the storage area. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or graduation equivalent preferred. This is a Bargaining Unit position. All newly hired employees in Bargaining Unit positions shall be considered "probationary" employees until completion of 90 calendar days of employment. The university will notify the employees' union. Bargaining Unit employees shall become eligible for benefits upon completion of their probationary period. Classified Title: BU Animal Cage Washer-SSR Job Posting Title (Working Title): Animal Cage Washer (Oncology Animal Research Services) Role/Level/Range: SKILLED4/01/BU Starting Salary Range: $17.26 per hour, increases to $20.31 after 12 months Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Onc Animal Research Services Personnel area: School of Medicine The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range. Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We are seeking an Animal Cage Washer who will provide a clean and sterilized living environment for research animals. Specific duties include operating mechanical cage washing equipment, autoclaving, and other sanitizing equipment. Maintain adequate levels of cage wash chemicals. Scrape and empty pans and cages of soiled bedding. Pre-clean large animal cages for cage wash machinery. De-scale rabbit pans. Prepare clean rodent cages for autoclaving to include food, bedding, water bottles, and appropriate covering. Load assembled cages onto transport racks in preparation for sterilization by steam autoclave. Load, operate, and unload steam autoclaves. Place processed bedding, feed, and other related items into assembled, sanitized cages. Maintain detailed records of maintenance schedules, detergent and disinfectant use, cage washer and autoclave performance tests. Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on autoclaves and cage washers. Dispose of waste materials. Sweep, mop, and disinfect cage wash areas at the end of each shift and take all trash to the dumpster. Receive and stock feed and bedding in the storage area. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or graduation equivalent preferred. This is a Bargaining Unit position. All newly hired employees in Bargaining Unit positions shall be considered "probationary" employees until completion of 90 calendar days of employment. The university will notify the employees' union. Bargaining Unit employees shall become eligible for benefits upon completion of their probationary period. Classified Title: BU Animal Cage Washer-SSR Job Posting Title (Working Title): Animal Cage Washer (Oncology Animal Research Services) Role/Level/Range: SKILLED4/01/BU Starting Salary Range: $17.26 per hour, increases to $20.31 after 12 months Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Onc Animal Research Services Personnel area: School of Medicine The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range. Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.